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Newberg girls soccer entering new era in 2024 under new head coach Carlos Villarroel
After watching his daughter compete in cheerleading for Newberg High School and eventually graduating in 2023, Carlos Villarroel knew he wanted in, intrigued by what he described as a dedicated staff of teachers and coaches. “After that experience, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the Tiger...
Oregon Researchers Paint Wind Turbines Partly Black to Reduce Bird Deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, an associate professor in the university’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, is leading a team that’s painting turbines at a PacifiCorp wind farm in Wyoming. A doctoral student and officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on the project.
Run Like the Dam Wind: ORRC’s Best Dam Run 10K & Half Marathon
With just about a month away, you’ll want to make sure to sign up for the 2024 Best Dam Run 10k/Half Marathon which takes place Saturday, September 14th. This annual race is in it’s last year, and it’s presented by the Oregon Road Runners Club. This race...
Federal Emergency Management holds webinar on floodplain ordinance updates
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency led a webinar on floodplain ordinance updates they will require of governments participating in their flood insurance program on August 13. In the webinar, John Graves, branch chief for flood plain management and insurance in the northwest region, led the webinar and provided background on the required updates and a more detailed timeline for ordinance updates. Originally triggered by a 2009 Audubon Society...
Oregon nurse, 75, found guilty of neglecting assisted living resident who died
An Oregon nurse who neglected an assisted living home resident who subsequently died has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal mistreatment, the Oregon Department of Justice said Friday. Phyllis Dodds, 75, was working at Pacifica Senior Living in Klamath Falls when allegations surfaced that she had failed to provide nursing care...
Fall previews: West Linn girls cross country
West Linn girls cross country Coach: Emma McCurry 2023 results: Fifth at the Three Rivers League district meet 2024 team: Junior Violet Gowdy (23rd at the 2023 TRL district meet), senior Campbell Noce (24th at district), junior Lauren Burnett (37th at district), senior Claire Sousley, sophomore Lucia Decamps, freshman Lauren McKinley, freshman Sienna Reeder, freshman...
Burglars evade police at Foster-Powell duplex
The report of a burglary in progress in a duplex on Friday, August 9, sent numerous East Precinct officers 1:06 p.m. to a spot along S.E. 70th Avenue, just south of Powell Boulevard Soon a total of 13 officers, including two PPB K-9 units and three Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies were at both the front and back of the duplex reportedly being burglarized. A neighbor confirmed to THE BEE...
Multnomah County leader who resigned after discrimination allegation returns as deflection consultant
A long-standing Multnomah County leader who retired in 2017 under a cloud of allegations of racial discrimination has returned as a consultant to help the county launch its deflection system. Joanne Fuller, who worked for the county for nearly 30 years in various leadership roles, was brought on in July...
Kroger and Albertsons hope to merge but must face a skeptical US government in court first
OREGON, USA — The largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history is going to court. On one side are supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, which say their planned merger will help them compete against rivals like Costco. On the other side are antitrust regulators from the Federal Trade Commission, who say the merger would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation.
Police investigating unknown death, pedestrian fatality
Police are investigation two deaths in Portland, including one where the body is so decomposed they could not immediately tell if it was a man or woman. That investigation began at 12:58 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, when North Precinct officers responded to a call of a body found around the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street. Whenofficers arrived at the scene, they found a person who was deceased. “Due...
Decaying or disfigured body discovered in NE Portland
A body was found in Northeast Portland early Sunday, and “due to the state of remains” police are unable to say whether it belonged to a man or a woman. Police found the body in the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street after getting a call at 12:58 a.m.
Cabrera's no-hit bid ends in 1-0 Hops defeat
There are tough losses, then there was the Hops’ 1-0 loss to Spokane on Saturday night, Aug. 24, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Hops starting pitcher Jose Cabrera was one out away from nine no-hit innings and appeared to have gotten that out before a Kevin Sim error put Dyan Jorge on base. A batter later, Kyle Karros doubled to center field, scoring Jorge and ultimately winning the game for the visiting Indians. ...
Sunny weather in store for Portland area as kids head back to school
Sunday’s forecast for the Portland area calls for sunny skies and a high of 77 degrees, and the crisp weather is expected to stick around for Monday and Tuesday, when tens of thousands of Oregon children head back to school. Classes resume Monday in the Beaverton School District under...
Two 101st birthdays celebrated at Westmoreland’s Union Manor
Friday, July 19th, was a special occasion at Westmoreland’s Union Manor, on S.E. 23rd Avenue just north of Bybee. Two of the residents of the nonprofit senior apartment building – Rena Popivchak, and Ruby Smith – were celebrating their 101st birthdays in the ground floor Multipurpose Room. Flowers, cards, balloons, and a chocolate-covered cake were also part of the party. Ruby Smith was born in Minnesota; and Rena was born in London, England, but lived in Pennsylvania for 67 years. Ruby formerly worked for the...
More ice cream, music, and fun at ‘Sundae in the Park’
Lovely weather made it a perfect Sunday afternoon on August 4 for the annual “Sundae in the Park” celebration held in Sellwood Park, on the bluff overlooking Oaks Bottom, Oaks Park, and the Willamette River. Indeed, real ice cream sundaes were back, scooped up by Sellwood Community House adult and teen volunteers – complete with toppings. “This is the 44th annual ‘Sundae in the Park’ – an annual tradition that...
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